Last Affair
Lightnin' Hopkins Lyrics


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I found out you were leavin' me baby, leavin' on the next train that runs
I found out you were leavin' me baby, leavin' on the next train that runs
Now tell me how you can go away, darlin' not a thing that I have done
But if you just gotta go, don't bother me to worry too well
But if you just gotta go, don't bother me to worry too well
Yes, I hope that you'll be happy, whenever I get over there
I guess I'll say goodbye, this will be my last affair
I guess I'll say goodbye, this will be my last affair
Still I hope you'll be happy baby, when I meet you over there
Just a singin' for my baby, for a man to walk away




Just a singin' for my baby, for a man to walk away
Yes, she leaves my home, and I've done everything

Overall Meaning

I could to make her stay


The lyrics of Lightnin' Hopkins's song Last Affair express the singer's pain and confusion upon learning of his lover's impending departure on the next train. He cannot understand why she is leaving him, as he feels he has done nothing wrong. However, he nevertheless wishes her happiness, even though he himself is hurt by this last affair. The singer tries to comfort himself by proclaiming that if she wants to go, he won't bother worrying too much about it.


The simplicity and honesty of the lyrics are in keeping with Hopkins's trademark style of country blues, which eschews elaborate metaphors or elaborate arrangements in favor of emotional directness. The song's mournful melody, anchored by a simple guitar line, underscores the singer's sense of loss and regret. Yet, despite the sadness of the song, there is a sense of acceptance and resignation here, as the singer realizes that this will in fact be his last affair with this woman.


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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JULES BIHARI, LIGHTNIN` HOPKINS

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Such an amazing artist.

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